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Church of Saint Charles

church, Vienna, Austria

Also known as: Church of Saint Charles Borromeo, Karlskirche

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architecture of Vienna

In Vienna: Layout and architecture
The Church of St. Charles, a vast structure dedicated to St. Charles Borromeo, was erected just outside the city walls in 1716–39. This Baroque edifice is fronted by a severely classical porch of columns in ancient Roman style, and before it stand spirally decorated twin columns…
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designed by Fischer von Erlach

In Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach: Final projects.
…for the building of the Karlskirche (Church of St. Charles Borromeo; begun 1715).
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